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Introduced
02/11/2022
02/11/2022
In Committee
02/11/2022
02/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/11/2022
04/11/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring that an inmate convicted of a certain sexual offense involving a victim under the age of 17 years committed on or after October 1, 2022, serve a certain portion of the inmate's sentence before becoming eligible for parole.
AI Summary
This bill requires inmates convicted of certain sexual offenses against minors under the age of 17, committed on or after October 1, 2022, to serve a longer portion of their sentence before becoming eligible for parole. Specifically, they must serve three-fourths of their total aggregate sentence before being considered for parole. This new requirement applies to inmates sentenced to a term of years for sexual crimes under the Criminal Law Article or for sexual abuse of a minor. For inmates sentenced to life imprisonment for these offenses, they must serve 30 years without the application of diminution of confinement credits before being eligible for parole consideration.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Judiciary Hearing (13:00 3/8/2022 ) (on 03/08/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1137?ys=2022RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/hb/hb1137f.pdf |
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